At the launch event of Impact Investment Initiative (Triple I) for Global Health, held at the margin of United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meetings, in New York City on September 21, 2023, USAID-Supported SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility and its technical support unit, IPE Global, were announced as founding members, among 37 other leading organisations.
The launch event of the initiative was addressed by Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. This initiative reflects the commitment of global leaders to use impact investing to improve healthcare services for underserved populations.
Taking up the presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, G20 was an opportunity for the world’s fifth largest economy to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global south, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
G20 provides the country an opportunity to share its success stories with the world and learn from the experiences of the rest on a wide range of economic, financial, and developmental issues, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
Taking up the Presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, G20 is an opportunity for the world’s fifth largest economy to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global south, says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
African Union’s entry into the G20 gives a boost to the voice of the Global South on the international stage. Specifically, in the healthcare space, while this will pave the way for improved trade relationships with its 55 member states, it will also help strengthen the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), says Himanshu Sikka, Lead […]
“Taking up the presidency amidst widespread polarisation and geopolitical rigidities, the G20 summit is an opportunity for India to steer the conversation towards human-centric development that aligns with the priorities of the global South,” says Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director.
Project Manzil is bringing to the fore stories of resilience and determination, highlighting the significance of education and self awarenessin women’s ongoing struggle for gender equality and empowerment.
Recognising the gaps in health systems, SAMRIDH, a blended facility, supported by USAID, was initiated amid the pandemic. Veena Reddy, Mission Director, USAID India, and Himanshu Sikka, Project Director, SAMRIDH, Chief Strategy and Diversification Officer share about the facility and its mission.
According to experts there are gaps in flood preparedness and there’s a need for detailed assessment of flood risks. Abinash Mohanty says, most of the flooding in India originates from severe rainfall over short-duration events and worsening flood patterns.
The success of Chandrayaan 3 has done many things for India, but mostly, it has made a powerful comment on women’s education. Across India, education data reveals how the cultural beliefs mirror education and professional spaces.
To mark world breastfeeding week, an orientation session was held in Sahibganj, Jharkhand for new mothers to educate them on the importance of breastfeeding for newborns and its benefits in preventing diseases like diarrhea and pneumonia.
